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Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness

6.220121h 33mMovieDocumentaryHistory

A riveting portrait of the great writer whose stories became the basis of the Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof. Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness tells the tale of the rebellious genius who created an entirely new literature.…

DirectorJoseph Dorman
WriterJoseph Dorman

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Cast · Directed by Joseph Dorman

RDRachel Dratch
Rachel Dratch
Shayne Sheyndl
HH
Hillel Halkin
Himself
JKJason Kravits
Jason Kravits
Menachem Mendi
DM
Dan Miron
Himself
PRPeter Riegert
Peter Riegert
Tevye
ARAlan Rosenberg
Alan Rosenberg
Narrator
DR
David Roskies
Himself
RW
Ruth Wisse
Herself

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Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness?

Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness is streaming on Hoopla and Pluto TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness on Netflix?

No, Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Pluto TV.

Is Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Hoopla and Pluto TV instead.

Where can I watch Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness for free?

Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Pluto TV in United States.